Belle Isle would secede, essentially, becoming a commonwealth and protectorate within swimming distance of the United States.

Demolition has begun at the former Safariland zoo structures on Belle Isle as part of a redevelopment and update for the island's amenities.

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After years of sitting vacant and in a state of disrepair, the long-awaited rehabilitation of the Belle Isle Boathouse could ...

BELLE ISLE (WXYZ) — Demolition crews have begun tearing down the abandoned Belle Isle Zoo, a Detroit landmark that closed in 2002 due to budget cuts and has been ...

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The former Belle Isle Zoo structures are being demolished due to safety concerns. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will restore most of the area to a natural space with trails. A new ...